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Recent Obituaries in West Bend, WI

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the West Bend, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Leroy Reed

Leroy Reed

Apr 21, 2022

LeRoy Arthur Reed, age 54, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 21, 2022. He was born on May 2, 1967 to LeRoy A and Diana (nee Kopp) Reed. He attended Slinger Schools and graduated in 1985. He married Jean Reed (nee Schmidt) on September 12, 1998. LeRoy leaves behind his loving wife Jean, and their children...

Jo Ann Wolf

Jo Ann Wolf

Apr 19, 2022

Jo Ann E. Wolf (Nee Langenecker) Of West Bend was taken home by her Lord on Tues., April 19, 2022, at the age of 79. She was born in Hartford, WI, the daughter of Norbert and Anita Langenecker. Jo Ann graduated from Hartford High School and worked for over 20 years at the Clothes Clinic. She married the love of...

Kathleen Olinske

Kathleen Olinske

Apr 18, 2022

Kathleen Rosalie Olinske "Kathy" (Nee Rustick) Passed peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2022, at the age of 79. She was born in Elcho, WI, the daughter of Stanley and Lorraine (Nee Baade) Ruszczyk. Kathy attended Elcho High School. She worked for 44 years at Tecumseh Power Products. Kathy could always make people smile, and she loved her family. She enjoyed...

Robert Henke

Robert Henke

Apr 18, 2022

Robert "Bob" John Henke Sr., age 88, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at Linden Grove in New Berlin. He was born on November 29, 1933 to Bruno and Marie (nee Bayer) Henke. Robert Henke Sr. met Janice Ione Henke (nee Marx) at Marquette University, and they were married on May 3, 1958. After a four year stint in...

Lucy Wagner

Lucy Wagner

Apr 18, 2022

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Joanne Fitzsimons

Joanne Fitzsimons

Apr 14, 2022

***SERVICES FOR 5/10/22 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED**** ******* SERVICE ARE RE-SCHEDULED, SEE BELOW******** Joanne S. Fitzsimons (Nee Horky), Entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at the age of 86. The daughter of the late Louis B. and Rose (Nee Schneider) Horky. Beloved wife of Walter A. Fitzsimons Jr. Loving mother of Patricia (Mark) VandenHeuvel, Jacqueline (William) Barnett, Cynthia...

Bernard Schaefer

Bernard Schaefer

Apr 13, 2022

Bernard "Bernie" Robert Schaefer, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the Aurora Medical Center in Summit. He was born on October 10, 1939 to Bernard and Roseadele (nee Cohoon) Schaefer. Bernie started as a young teen with his father's business, The Schaefer Organ Company, working side-by-side with his dad. He was, for many years, a...

Linda Hedrick

Linda Hedrick

Apr 12, 2022

Linda J. Hedrick (nee Reed), age 66, of Theresa, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Linda was born on March 12, 1956 in Milwaukee to Louis and Patricia (nee Brandt) Reed. She is survived by her sons Rick and Tim. Linda is further survived by her sisters Carol, Helen, brother David, their families, mother-in-law Rose and...

Rebecca Waschitz

Rebecca Waschitz

Apr 9, 2022

Rebecca J. Waschitz (Nee Storm) Passed peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the age of 73. She was born and raised in Illinois, the daughter of Kenneth and Jane Storm. Rebecca married Robert F. Waschitz and moved to the New Lisbon, WI area. She worked for many years at the Juneau County Court House. Rebecca enjoyed Farmette Living; having...

Mary Snyder

Mary Snyder

Apr 9, 2022

Snyder, Mary L. (nee Wagner) went home to Jesus Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the age of 82. She was born May 4th, 1939 and was 1 of 12 brothers and sisters. She was married to her husband Robert in November 1982. Loving mother of Cindy (Val) Salmins. Proud grandmother of Andrea Salmins. Beloved aunt of Jackie King. Dear sister...

Rose Ann Leavens

Rose Ann Leavens

Apr 7, 2022

Leavens, RoseAnn B. (nee Rauscher) passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the age of 80. Loving mother of Dawn Traindl and John Leavens. Proud grandmother of Kelsey (Nick) Dorst, Brandon, Jesse, Samantha Leavens. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Private services are being held. Phillip Funeral Home Serving the Family 1420 W. Paradise Dr. West Bend, WI (262)338-2050...

Al Galovits

Al Galovits

Apr 6, 2022

Kewaskum - Al Galovits was born into eternal life on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, age 75. To Al, his family was everything. He was: a devoted husband to his wife of 49 years, Marcia; a beloved father to Betsy (Dan) Lee and Brian (Sara) Galovits; an adored Grandpa to Connor Lee, Emme Lee, Alex Galovits and Annabelle Galovits; a treasured...

Donna Magnowski

Donna Magnowski

Apr 6, 2022

Donna L. Magnowski (nee Gudex), 65, died peacefully April 6th, 2022, at home surrounded by her loved ones after an 11-year battle with breast cancer. She was truly a warrior and an inspiration to all who knew her. Born February 24th, 1957, in West Bend, WI, she was the youngest child of four and only daughter to Howard Gudex and...

Charlie Meyer

Charlie Meyer

Apr 5, 2022

Charlie "Chuck" Patrick Meyer, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 5, 2022 at his home in West Bend. He was born on August 27, 1941 to Merlin and Laverne (nee Kennedy) Meyer. Charlie enjoyed spending time with family and friends talking sports, general topics and stories. Charlie was never without an opinion or comment on any topic. He...

Warren Ribecky

Warren Ribecky

Apr 5, 2022

Warren Paul Ribecky Passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2022 at home in West Bend, WI. Warren is survived by his loving wife Barbara; dear stepdad to Robert (Rose) Keane, Shelby (Doug) Holste and Lynn (James) Flom. Special grandpa ("Pop") to Lauren, Danny (Ashley), Jamie (Tracy), Taylor (Michael), Tommy, Jill and Reese. Adoring great grandpa to Evan, Lily and Sean,...

Bonita Luckow

Bonita Luckow

Apr 5, 2022

Bonita "Bonnie" Faye Luckow (nee Staub), age 80, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, with her family at her side or holding her close in their hearts, as she transitioned home. Bonnie was a fiercely beloved Wife, Mama, Gramcracker, Gigi and the center of her family's universe. She lived her life with passion, loyalty, and laughter. She was a...

Robert Brace Jr.

Robert Brace Jr.

Apr 4, 2022

Brace Jr., Robert D. "Bob" passed away peacefully Monday, April 4, 2022 at the age of 67 after a brave fight with prostate cancer. Beloved husband of 43 years to Linda (nee Beine). Loving father of Peggy (Todd) Rogers and Eric (Natalie) Brace. Proud grandfather of Keegan, Rowan, and Riley Rogers and Brendan and Finnian Brace. Dear brother of John...

Raymond Dobberphul

Raymond Dobberphul

Apr 2, 2022

Raymond "Ray" Walter Dobberphul, age 85, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at his home in Kewaskum. He was born on March 22, 1937 in Jackson, WI to Walter and Sarah (nee Knuth) Dobberphul. He was baptized and confirmed at David's Star in Jackson, WI. Raymond married the love of his life, Deanna June Dobberphul (nee Rowley) of...

Perry Swenson

Perry Swenson

Mar 31, 2022

Perry Swenson of Dallas, WI, formerly of Kewaskum and Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2022 at Kathy Hospice with his loving family at his side. He was 78 years old. Perry was born in Rice Lake, WI on May 13, 1943 to Lonnie and Carole (Elftman) Swenson. Perry grew up in Chetek, WI. He met the...

Dorothy Wojnowski

Dorothy Wojnowski

Mar 30, 2022

Dorothy Wojnowski (nee Jardin), age 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on November 25, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI to Lawrence and Annette (nee Zamiatowski) Jardin. Dorothy graduated from Pulaski High School. She married her love, the late Leroy J. Wojnowski on September 16, 1950 at St. Gerards. Dorothy...

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